July 1997
Commission settlement – Les Mills changes TV advertising
29 July 1997
As part of a settlement with the Commerce Commission, Les Mills World of Fitness has changed its television advertising to ensure that it does not mislead potential members about joining fees.Relates to: Fair Trading
Commerce Commission – compliance through enforcement, surveillance, education
28 July 1997
The Commerce Commission intends to further increase compliance with the Commerce and Fair Trading Acts through a mix of enforcement action, surveillance and education in the 1997-1998 financial year (1 July 1997 to 30 June 1998).Relates to: Fair Trading
Commission warns 29 power companies
25 July 1997
The Commerce Commission has warned 29 power companies that their contracts for domestic consumers are at risk of breaching the Fair Trading Act.Relates to: Fair Trading
Precedent case – promoting pyramid scheme costs $12,000
23 July 1997
The Christchurch District Court today fined Leo Van Dijk $10,000, plus $2,000 solicitor's costs, for breaching the Fair Trading Act by promoting a pyramid selling scheme known variously as "Black Magic", "Magic 95" and "Black Magic 95".Relates to: Fair Trading
